Wonder Womanis coming to theDC Universe, and a few actresses who have become popular picks to play the superhero icon have already commented on the possibility of taking over the role. SinceGal Gadot will not be back as Wonder WomanforJames Gunn’s DCU, the door is wide open for a new actress to play Diana Prince. Recently, Gunn revealed thata Wonder Woman movie is being written, and it is one of the studio’s priorities.
Casting for the new Wonder Woman will only begin once the script for theannounced DC movieis finished, as has become the norm for DCU projects. Still, a lot of names have emerged in the rumor mill for who could play theDCU’s Wonder Woman. While not all the popular picks for the role have spoken about it,a few of the actresses that fans want to see play the DCU Wonder Woman have addressed the possibility, such as:
8Alexandra Daddario
A DC Veteran In Another Medium
Starting the list is Alexandra Daddario, who has beena popular pick to play Wonder Woman among fans for over a decade. The actress talked about the possibility of playing Wonder Woman in live-action in 2013. During an interview withCollider, Daddario was enthusiastic about the idea,claiming that she “would love to be” involved with a Wonder Woman movie, though she would also just be excited to see the hero thrive.
While Daddario has not directly addressed the Wonder Woman casting rumors since then, the actress’s choice of projects shows that she would likely still be game to play Diana if asked. That is due to howDaddario has given life to a major DC female character, Lois Lane, voicing her in multiple animated movies in the Tomorrowverse continuity. Daddario’s Lois has the same determination and strong will Wonder Woman should have.
7Jessica Green
An Actress Who Could Rise With The DCU
Jessica Green would be an interesting choice to play Wonder Woman.The actress is the perfect age for the role — 32, only a year older than DCU Superman actor David Corenswet— and looks like the spitting image of the comics' Diana Prince. Green would also match Corenswet in the sense that she is an actress who has yet to see her popularity explode, which the DCU could do.
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Green would bring in a lot of action expertise for a role such as Wonder Woman.The actress is trained in quite a few martial arts, allowing her to maybe bring out Wonder Woman’s warrior side better than the others on the list.The Outpoststar took to social media to voice her desire to play Wonder Woman (viagunnverse/Instagram), saying, “I wish,” when asked about giving life to the hero.
6Melissa Barrera
A Horror Star With Franchise Potential
Melissa Barrera showed in twoScreammovies that not only is she a great actress, but the star has what it takes to carry a major franchise. WithGunn claiming that the scripts for Wonder Woman and Batman’s DCU movies are prioritiesfor the studio, Diana Prince will be a huge part of the shared universe’s future. Barrera could take on such responsibility and seems open to it.
Barrera’s name has become a popular one for Wonder Woman on social media, which the actress revealed a friend had made her aware of during an interview withA Shot. While she did not directly say she would like to take the role,Barrera made a very Wonder Woman-like speech when discussing the role, talking about how “it’s nice because of what the character represents” and explaining why playing Wonder Woman is important. Check out the full quote below:
“I had a friend that told me that. He’s on twitter. I haven’t been on twitter in a really long time, but he told me a year ago or something like that. I was like “oh interesting”. I think it’s nice because of what the character represents.
I think whoever gets the role, I just hope that they can embody the essence of the character because I think that those movies, whether they’re Marvel or DC, their reach is so big. And because those artists that get those roles will inevitably get a built-in fanbase and have the eyes and the ears of so many people, I think that it would be nice if they did something actually positive with the influence that they have to at least be a good example of the kind of human being that you wanna be in the world, instead of just using it for self-serving purposes.”
5May Calamawy
The Marvel Star’s Uncertain Future In The Franchise Opens The DC Door
May Calamawy became known worldwide for her role asLayla El-Faouly, aka the Scarlet Scarab, opposite Oscar Isaac in Marvel’sMoon Knight. While fans have asked for the show to come back, with every passing month, it seems likeMoon Knightseason 2 will not happen. Since her MCU future is uncertain, perhaps Calamawy would be better served heading to DC, where she could shine as Wonder Woman.
At Comic-Con France (via@batlune/Twitter) in April, Calamawy was asked about the possibility of playing the DCU’s Wonder Woman. The actress did not waste time, saying,“If they want me to play Wonder Woman, I’ll play Wonder Woman.“While Calamawy admitted that she had not put much thought into what she would do in the role, the actress would not take anything from Gal Gadot’s — or any actress' — performance.
4Eiza González
From Batman Villain Candidate To Wonder Woman Fancast
Eiza González might not have been cast as Catwoman inThe Batmanafter auditioning for the role,but that does not mean the door for DC has been closed to her. The actress has plenty of roles that show the acting skills and physicality needed for a hero like Wonder Woman. However, it seems like it would take some convincing to get González to play Wonder Woman.
Speaking withComicbook.comin 2024, González got candid about losing the Catwoman role to Zoë Kravitz and how she did not see a future at DC for her.The star does not think she will ever join DC, saying, “It’s like my opportunity has been there, and it’s not happened for me.” While she maintains that she loves to watch superhero movies, González seems to be over joining one.
3Adria Arjona
The Current Top Candidate For The DCU Wonder Woman Among Fans
Over the past year, Adria Arjona has become the most-talked-about name on social media to play the DCU’s Wonder Woman. The actress has the talent to back that, withher work on Star Wars' best TV show,Andor, serving as the perfect project to display her range. Arjona could make Wonder Woman charming, fierce, intelligent, compassionate, and a great leader, which is all that she should be.
All the buzz online inevitably made its way to the actress. AtA Minecraft Moviepremiere (viaDC Latino America/Instagram), Arjona was asked by a fan whether she would be DC’s new Wonder Woman. Arjona shrugged before telling the fan to write about it online and help her get the part. This shows thatArjona wants to play the DCU Wonder Woman.
2Grace Caroline Currey
The DCEU Star Can Get A Status Change In The DCU
Jason Momoa left Aquaman to play the DCU’s Lobo, and other DCEU actors have followed suit in the new franchise, such as Nathan Fillion, who went from a disposable villain to now playing the Green Lantern Guy Gardner. It is safe to say thatthe door is open for DCEU actors to be recast in new roles in the DCU, andShazam!’s Grace Caroline Currey could be one of them.
After all, the actress would embrace the opportunity if it came to her. That is what she toldThe Directwhen asked about it in March. Currey talked about the Wonder Woman fancasting involving her, saying, “That’s been very nice to see people say that.” The actress then said thatshe would be open to coming back to DC in any role, as it would be “wild.”
1Ana De Armas
A Hollywood Fan-Favorite With Action Skills
Ana de Armas is a popular Hollywood star who has shown her action skills in multiple movies. One of those wasGhosted, which had her opposite MCU Captain America star Chris Evans, showing how she can nicely play determined characters.Recently, de Armas starred in theJohn WickspinoffBallerina, showcasing the wide scope of her action skills and possibly kickstarting a new franchise.
The actress did not open the door for her to play Wonder Woman when asked about it inWired’s Auto Complete Interview win 2023. Since Gal Gadot had yet to be reported not to return as the hero at that point, de Armas saidshe felt like the actress was doing a good job, saying, “I think she should keep doing that.“Since the situation has changed, with Gadot firmly out, maybe de Armas would now reconsider playing the DCU’sWonder Woman.
Wonder Woman
TheWonder Womanfranchise is part of the larger DC Extended Universe (DCEU), focusing on Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess and warrior who becomes the superhero Wonder Woman. The franchise began with the 2017 filmWonder Woman, which was a critical and commercial success, followed byWonder Woman 1984in 2020. These films explore Diana’s origins, her role in world conflicts, and her personal journey in adapting to the world of humans. The franchise is known for its strong feminist themes, action-packed sequences, and its portrayal of Wonder Woman as a symbol of peace and justice.
